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Description

It grows up to 3.5 metres in height and has narrow leaves which
are 1.5 to 2 cm in length and 2.5 to 8 mm in width.The
flowers, which occur from late winter to early summer, are red
above and yellow below, or occasionally, all yellow.[2]

Distribution

Uses

The Arrente people who call the plant
aherre-intenhe, collect the leaves for medicinal use.[5]

Cultivation

The species is seldom seen in cultivation. As it is difficult to
propagate from both seed and cuttings, grafting on to rootsock of
Myoporum species
is often undertaken to produce new plants.[3]
It is slow growing and prefers a dry, well-drained sunny
position.[3]
It can withstand moderate frosts.[3]